The title says it all; a list of the best heavy metal albums. The 10 best, in my opinion. My opinion, not yours. If you wish to voice your opinion, write a comment congratulating me; shun the list or even make your own. Read this at your own risk....

#10

Ace Of Spades by Motorhead

Release Year: 1980

Memorable track(s): Ace Of Spades

#9

Rust in Peace by Megadeth

Release year: 1990

Memorable track(s): Hanger 18, Holy Wars.... The Punishment Due

#8

Machine Head by Deep Purple

Release year: 1972

Memorable track(s): Smoke On The Water, Highway Star

#7

Screaming For Vengeance by Judas Priest

Release year: 1982

Memorable track(s): You've Got Another Thing Comin', Electric Eye

#6

Among the Living by Anthrax

Release Year: 1987

Memorable track(s): Caught In A Mosh, Indians, Among the Living, Imitation Of Life

#5

Ride the Lightning by Metallica

Release Year: 1984

Memorable track(s): Well, everything, honestly.

Rounding out the top 5 is one of Metallica's best efforts, better than any of there other crap they've released after "The Black Album" (though "Fuel is good). Anyways, its an awesome album that shows the rise of thrash metal, and the rise of one of the best thrash metal bands ever. If you like thrash metal, there's a good chance you'll like this one.

#4

Reign In Blood by Slayer

Release year: 1986

Memorable track(s): Angel Of Death, Raining Blood

Oh boy, I smell some controversy with this one. Well, I don't give a damn....

Reign In Blood is Slayer's best album by a mile, and is one of the most fastest and best thrash metal albums ever. Who doesn't love the opening scream, guitar solo and the double bass drum part right after the guitar solos on the opening track, "Angel Of Death"? You've just played "Raining Blood" on Guitar Hero 3; the Mosh 1 section is a b***h. But still, even though "Reign In Blood" clocks in at about 30 minutes (which is relatively short), you'll want to listen to it again and again afterwards. If you don't like this album, then you don't deserve to say you like thrash metal.

#3

Paranoid by Black Sabbath

Release year: 1971

Memorable track(s): Iron Man, Paranoid, War Pigs

This and "Machine Head" (see # are one of the first heavy metal albums ever to be released. And, damn, are they fabulous, as is this one. Who doesn't love the main riff to "Iron Man", the 7-minute long protest song "War Pigs", and the simply-designed but equally good "Paranoid"? By far one of the best heavy metal albums, no one will be able to replace this album. Be jealous, other bands.

#2

The Number Of The Beast by Iron Maiden

Release year: 1982

Memorable track(s): The Number Of The Beast, Run To the Hills, Hallowed Be Thy Name

I know you Maiden fans were wondering "where was a Maiden album going to be?" Well, here you go. This album is by far their best album, and is mighty close to the top spot, at #2. For those of you who've never heard of this album, you'd be wondering if the band -- or, me -- was Satanic. But, I'm not and they're not either. Satanic can be answered by listening to any Slayer album besides Reign In Blood. The intro to the title track is absolutely fantastic, and is really fun to play on real guitar and on GH3. I could say this album is a God-given gift.... but then again, maybe not.... lol

#1

Master Of Puppets by Metallica

Release year: 1986

Memorable track(s): Um, everything

I really don't know what to say about this album. Its just that good. Better than any metal album released ever (and forever) Master Of Puppets is where everything comes together. The solo in the title track is f*****g insane, and I can't imagine how difficult that could be to play on GH4. But anyways, Battery and Damage Inc. are some of the best thrash songs around, and beat any attempt for any new band to surpass this masterpiece. So, quite simply, Master Of Puppets truly is the Master of Metal and, in my opinion, the best metal album ever made, bar none.

I'm making a wishlist for GH4. I've found songs that would be fun to play as a band, and now you may see and comment on my wishlist. Any recommendations are appreciated *Note: the songs are organized via lead guitar difficulty only*

Tier 1

Eye Of The Tiger - Survivor

Basket Case - Green Day

Blitzkrieg Bop - The Ramones

Are You Gonna Be My Girl - Jet

Dirty Little Secret - The All-American Rejects

Encore is Vertigo - U2

Tier 2

Fully Alive - Flyleaf

Plush - Stone Temple Pilots

Animal I Have Become - Three Days Grace

Getting Away With Murder - Papa Roach

Guerilla Radio - Rage Against the Machine

Encore is Back in Black - AC/DC

Tier 3

Critical Acclaim - Avenged Sevenfold

Smooth Criminal - Alien Ant Farm

So Cold - Breaking Benjamin

Sweet Sacrifice - Evanescence

Higher - Creed

Encore is Pour Some Sugar On Me - Def Leppard

Tier 4

Speak - Godsmack

Remedy - Seether

The End Of Heartache - Killswitch Engage

Santeria - Sublime

Alive - Pearl Jam

Encore is Smells Like Teen Spirit - Nirvana

Tier 5

Man In The Box - Alice In Chains

Black Hole Sun - Soundgarden

The Hell Song - Sum 41

Can't Stop - Red Hot Chili Peppers

Welcome To The Black Parade - My Chemical Romance

Encore is Panama - Van Halen

Tier 6

Paradise City - Guns N' Roses

Are You Gonna Go My Way - Lenny Kravitz

Europa - Santana

Tom Sawyer - Rush

Hotel California - The Eagles

Encore is All Along the Watchtower - Jimi Hendrix

Tier 7

Inside the Fire - Disturbed

Duality - Slipknot

Foreplay/Long Time - Boston

Highway Star - Deep Purple

Johnny B. Goode - Chuck Berry

Encore is Crazy Train - Ozzy Osbourne

Tier 8

Stairway to Heaven - Led Zeppelin

Cemetery Gates - Pantera

Run To The Hills - Iron Maiden

Chop Suey! - System Of A Down

Master Of Puppets - Metallica

Encore is Angel Of Death - Slayer

Song played after the credits is Eruption - Van Halen

Comments and recommendations appreciated.

Okay, something glitchful is going on. A couple of days ago, I went from level 15 straight to level 17 in one night. Then last night, I went from 17 down to level one. WTF?!Now, I went from 1 back up to level 19, and I'm about halfway through. I huess its preapring me for the metal slime part, and everyone who has surpassed the level has said that it takes a while to get past the level. So that's whats going on. Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to glitchspot.

Such awesomeness, Super Mario Galaxy and Call Of Duty 4 are. Their both awesome! I purchased both of them on Nov. 12th, and I've played the crap out of both of them. COD 4 I just posted a review on (please read) and Super Mario Galaxy will be getting a review from me tomorrow. Call of Duty 4 is the best COD game to date. Outsatnding gameplay and campaign. As for Super Mario Galaxy, its probably one of the greatest Mario games I've ever been able to play. Easily beating out SM64 and SMS, Super Mario Galaxy is the agem to beat on the Wii. So if you're looking for a game for your Wii or 360 (or PS3),get SMG and COD 4, for you won't be dissapointed.

LAB

Finally, I get a break today. Sorry guys, I've been absent for about 2 weeks. Not posting or anything. But, like I mentioned, life is becoming very busy. Soccer practice, school, homework and now, track conditioning. But today, I ran a mile in 7:43! I was 2nd among my group but 1st among the males. Also, I've already posted 2 music videos which I didn't let any of you know about, with a 3rd one available today

1st one here

2nd video here

3rd video here

If anyone wants a music video made but can't make one, let me know, and if I have the time, I'll make it. Just let me know the game and at least the song. Thanks, and have a nice day.

LAB